Addressing Tobacco Use in Homeless Populations: Recommendations of the Expert Panel (2010) | The Break Free Alliance presents this resource on tobacco cessation with individuals experiencing homelessness as part of an initiative through the Health Education Council. The mission of the Health Education Council is to promote good health in all communities through advocacy and education. The Break Free Alliance is a collaboration between various agencies across the country – including the National Health Care for the Homeless Council – created to decrease tobacco burden in impoverished communities. The recommendations in this report come from an expert panel comprised of clinicians, researchers, individuals who have experienced homelessness, policymakers and other stakeholders. To read more about the Break Free Alliance, click here.

Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care (2012) | SAMHSA | A new resource, Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care, is now available to help clinicians decide when and how to introduce drug testing in their primary care practices. The publication does not address drug testing for law enforcement or legal purposes, nor does it include testing for the use of anabolic steroids or performance-enhancing substances. Rather, the publication describes some of the ways that drug testing can contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients seen in primary care, the management of the treatment of chronic pain, and the identification and treatment of substance use disorders.

Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance-Related Disorders (2009) | An extensive bibliography compiled in March 2009 including articles, books, and presentations on the scientific understanding of comorbid substance-related and mental disorders. References include research findings and recommended practices for the care of homeless individuals with these co-occurring disorders.

Criminal Activity and Substance Abuse Study: Central City Concern: Mentor and ADFC Housing Programs (2008) | Regional Research Institute for Human Services, Portland State University – Results from this study of 87 recipients of drug treatment services enrolled in the Mentor and Alcohol Drug Free Communities (ADFC) programs through Central City Concern in Portland, Oregon demonstrated a 95% reduction in drug use and a 93% reduction in criminal activity post-treatment relative to pre-treatment levels.

Drug Rehabs | A national listing of drug rehab sites searchable by state and drug type. Also includes self-assessment tools, articles and links to resources.

Harm Reduction: Preparing for Change (2010) | Harm reduction can be used as an approach for substance use treatment to openly negotiate with clients the behavior change that is most likely to be achieved.

Leading Change: A Plan for SAMHSA’s Roles and Actions 2011-2014 | Introduces eight new Strategic Initiatives that will guide SAMHSA’s work from 2011 through 2014 to help people with mental and substance use disorders and their families to build strong communities, prevent behavioral health problems, and promote better health for all Americans.

Narcotics Anonymous World Services | An international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with weekly meetings in countries worldwide. Provides links to help lines, NA events and a product catalog.

Tobacco Free | Association of Clinicians for the Underserved | Inspired by expert recommendations, Tobacco Free brings you information and resources on the most effective tobacco use interventions for underserved patients, including office systems, motivational interventions and pharmacotherapy.

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